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How to pronounce rocket in American English

“rocket” pronunciation by American speakers

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“rocket” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. SO, YOU LAUNCHED LIKE A ROCKET WITH SOLID ROCKET BOOSTERS ON EITHER SIDE AND ROCKET ENGINES

    NASA

  2. space flight by building a rocket and building rocket engines.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. QUESTION: Rocket program.

    State Department

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